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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) shares were lower following weaker results in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) after reporting a net loss of RM1.08 billion compared with a net profit of RM777 million a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) is projected to be at 4.3 per cent, driven by the agriculture sector’s recovery, and expansion in the services, manufacturing and construction sectors, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The consumer sector appears to be regaining its bullish momentum with notable names such as 99 SpeedMart, AEON, EcoShop, and Farm Fresh posting strong gains, which has resulted in the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) recording its first green session for the week.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- While most sectors are expected to deliver flattish earnings in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) said it anticipates positive momentum in the construction, healthcare, property, oil and gas (O&G), and utilities sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for the rest of the year after the 25 basis points reduction on July 9.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-6 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.4 per cent in 2025 and 2026 from 4.9 per cent in 2024, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- GX Bank Bhd said the overnight policy rate (OPR) cut to 2.75 per cent from three per cent could potentially address the household debt service ratio while providing a reprieve in disposable income.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) maintained a positive earnings forecast on Axiata Group Bhd and reiterated a ‘Buy’ call on Axiata with an unchanged target price of RM2.90 per share.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (Public IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to hold interest rates steady for the remainder of 2025, following the recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut.
GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) today launched its inaugural RM5 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme (Sukuk Programme) to support critical water infrastructure development and long-term water security in Penang.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower its overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting to be held on July 9, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) today announced the extension of its unconditional voluntary take-over offer for the remaining shares in FGV Holdings Bhd, giving 5 pm, Friday, Aug 15, 2025, as its second and final closing date for acceptances.
